Idaho
Cooler, wetter weather bringing relief to the area — and Idaho wildfires
Boise is in for a significant shift in the weather this week, with cooler temperatures and plenty of rain on the horizon. Not only will this bring some comfort after the recent heat, but it’s also great news for firefighting efforts across Idaho. The cooler, wetter conditions will help ease fire activity that’s been affecting the region. Here’s what to expect day by day:
Sunday Night
- A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. It will be mostly cloudy, and temperatures will dip to around 55°F. Gusty wind near thunderstorms!
Monday
- Monday kicks off with a chance of showers and the possibility thunderstorms by late in the day. The high will reach around 74°F under mostly cloudy skies, with a 50% chance of rain throughout the day. Gusty wind around storms late in the day!
- Monday Night: The rain intensifies after sunset, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall totals could be between a quarter and half an inch, offering significant relief for our dry landscape. The low will stay cool at 55°F, setting up a wet and chilly night.
Tuesday
- Another round of showers is expected Tuesday, with thunderstorms possible after noon. It’ll be much cooler, with highs only reaching around 65°F, and rainfall amounts could again total between a quarter and half an inch.
- Tuesday Night: Showers will taper off, with just a 30% chance of lingering thunderstorms before midnight. It’ll remain mostly cloudy and cool with a low around 52°F.
- Rainfall Forecast: Widespread rainfall expected Monday through Tuesday, with 0.5-0.8 inches in mountainous areas and 0.3-0.5 inches in lower elevations.
Wednesday
- Showers become more scattered on Wednesday, with a 40% chance of rain mainly in the afternoon. Temperatures will edge up slightly, with a high near 68°F, but expect a mix of clouds and occasional showers.
- Wednesday Night: The chance of rain drops to 20% before midnight, and skies will stay mostly cloudy with a low around 50°F.
Thursday
- The wet weather begins to ease, but there’s still a slight 20% chance of an afternoon shower. Otherwise, it’ll be mostly sunny with a high near 70°F.
- Thursday Night: Skies will clear up overnight, with mostly clear conditions and a low around 50°F.
Friday and Saturday
- To close out the week, Friday and Saturday bring plenty of sunshine with highs around 72°F both days. This will be a great time to enjoy the outdoors after the rain, and fire crews will appreciate the ongoing cooler conditions and reduced fire risk.
This week’s cooler temperatures and steady rain will be a welcome change for Boise and provide crucial help to fire crews working across Idaho. With a significant rainfall potential expect the fire danger to drop significantly.
Stay connected right here for updates to my forecast!
BLACKFOOT — A large contingent of Blackfoot Police officers has cordoned off an area near the Taco Bell on Parkway Drive in Blackfoot.
Police responded around 5 p.m., according to multiple witnesses who contacted EastIdahoNews.com.
EastIdahoNews.com has reached out to Blackfoot Police for details.
We will update this story as we learn more.
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MISSOULA, Mont. — An Idaho Falls angler is back in the Idaho record books after landing a record-setting lake trout at Payette Lake.
Idaho Fish and Game said Dylan Smith caught and released a 43.25-inch lake trout on May 2, setting a new state catch-and-release record for the species. The fish surpassed the previous record of 42 inches.
The catch marks Smith’s second appearance in Idaho’s record books. He previously held the state catch-and-release lake trout record after landing a trophy fish in 2018 before that mark was later broken.
According to Fish and Game, Payette Lake has become one of Idaho’s premier lake trout fisheries thanks to years of management efforts aimed at improving both lake trout and kokanee populations.
Pride Month looks different this June along Boise’s Harrison Boulevard, where a long-standing tradition of hanging Pride flags on lamp posts has been put on hold after a new state law restricted which flags can be flown on government property.
For several years, Pride flags lined lamp posts along Harrison Boulevard in Boise’s North End neighborhood. But Idaho House Bill 561, signed by Gov. Brad Little in March, restricts which flags can be flown on government property, including the City of Boise’s Harrison lamp posts.
In response, a group of neighbors formed Pride North End and launched a distribution effort to help residents show support from their own front yards. The group has been making Pride flags and yard signs available to people who want to display them at home.
“I thought that I would…be a personal example of ‘yes, this is what I do.’ This is what I believe in,” said Edna Schochat, a North End resident.
Pride North End has already distributed more than 900-yard signs and 250 flags. The group’s original donation goal was around $2,000 to order 100 flags and 200 yard signs, but it has exceeded that GoFundMe goal, reaching $10,000 worth of donations.
The group plans to continue holding public flag and sign distributions through the end of the month.
“We cannot just say something without doing something that proves that we mean what we say,” Schochat said.
Pride North End said any leftover funds after materials are distributed will go to local LGBTQ+ nonprofits. A link to the group’s GoFundMe can be found here.
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